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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.41, 2,126.04 and 443.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.41, 2,126.04 and 443.43 is: 665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.41 : 2,126.04 = 443.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.41/2,126.04 = 443.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.41x = 2,126.04 × 443.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.41x = 942,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,749.92/1,417.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.12

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